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MDOT prepares for major Portage Lake Lift Bridge upgrade
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is preparing for an extensive, multi-year repair and upgrade project on the Portage Lake…
California’s new bill would make ADUs cheaper to build
California legislature just passed the bill SB 1117, which restructures how fees are paid for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The current…
California strengthens rules for home landscaping
On Aug. 19, 2026, the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection reached a new compromise for California’s Zone Zero,…
West Virginia launches new water infrastructure strategy
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced an additional $145 million in state funding for water and wastewater infrastructure on Aug….
Homeowners plan for major investments within next 5 years
New research found that 66% of homeowners are planning for major investments within the next five years. Major investments entail…
EEBA expands its Board of Directors
The Energy and Environment Building Alliance (EEBA) announces that it is expanding its Board of Directors with two new leadership…
Prime land prices rise, outlying land readjusts
Well-located land is in high demand, as seen in research from John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC). The company’s 2Q26 Residential…
Mortgage rates hold steady
Results from Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey revealed that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.66% on Aug. 27, 2026….
Builder confidence increases in May
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for May 2026. The HMI is…
Residential Contractor Magazine: Coming July 2026
Residential Contractor Magazine residentialcontractormag.com THE PROJECTS. THE PRODUCTS. THE PROS. Residential Contractor connects manufacturers with the remodelers, contractors, trades and dealers…
